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Pistachio Cookies

Pistachio Cookies: Chewy Delights with Dark Chocolate Bliss

These Pistachio Cookies blend nutty flavor with dark chocolate, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios roasted and salted
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder can be swapped for baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Salted butter can use unsalted as substitution
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar combine with granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated white sugar
  • 2 large Egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate (60% cacao) can substitute with semi-sweet chocolate
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Food Processor
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Process 1/2 cup of roasted and salted pistachios in a food processor until fine.
  3. Whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  4. Beat together 3/4 cup of softened salted butter, 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  7. Fold in 1 cup of chopped dark chocolate and the processed pistachios.
  8. Scoop 2-tablespoon amounts of cookie dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack and sprinkling with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother dough and monitor baking time for desired texture.

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